Cheddar And Beer Soup With Spicy Popcorn Garnish | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound kielbasa sausage, finely chopped or processed until crumbly
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups lager beer, preferably amber
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
• 3 cups grated Cheddar (about 12 ounces)
• Spicy Popcorn, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish